STATEMENT: RESOLVE Disappointed by Second Failed Vote on Right to IVF Act

Barbara Collura, President and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and leader of the organization’s Fight For Families Campaign, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate failed to pass the Right to IVF Act for a second time. The proposed legislation would both establish a nationwide right to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology and open access to IVF medical treatments for the millions of people who need it to have a child.

“A chance to make real change for American families was squandered and IVF remains at risk across the country. We are disappointed — but not surprised — that the Senate once again failed to pass comprehensive family building legislation to ensure IVF remains available and accessible and that patients and providers are protected.

“Since the Alabama ruling, we have heard countless claims from Congressional lawmakers that they support access to this life-changing healthcare. Today, we are reminded that promises without action are empty.

“With more than 50 years of advocacy on behalf of the family building community, RESOLVE knows that families across the country need the Right to IVF Act to reduce barriers to IVF treatment and ensure this healthcare remains available nationwide–it is a real problem that needs a solution. We will not stop fighting until there are federal protections for IVF and will continue to urge all legislators to join our efforts to make it easier – not harder – for people to grow their families.”